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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
52
Overall
54
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 V1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 6 months later than the 1 V1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades vs the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 V1 
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 V1 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 V1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V1 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography features
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (300 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
41
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon 1 V1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-28 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,169 $670